Dempsey D. Nash

Dempsey D. Nash

5.0
Rating: 9.0

Licensed for 11 years

Family Lawyer at Bel Air, MD
Practice Areas: Family, Child Custody, Divorce & Separation ... +4 more

6 Office Street, Bel Air, MD

About Dempsey

Practice Areas

7

Practice Areas

Child Custody 20%

12 years

20%
Family 20%

Separation and divorce, child custody and support, prenuptial agreements, marital settlement agreements, parenting agreements, name change

12 years

20%
Child Support 15%

12 years

15%
General Practice 10%

Breach of contract; wage claims; civil litigation

12 years

10%
Adoption 5%

11 years

5%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 325-325 per hour


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Maryland for 11 years

State: Maryland

Acquired: 2014

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Law Office of Dempsey Nash

6 Office Street, Bel Air, MD, 21014

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Dempsey D. Nash's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

6 Client Reviews

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Posted by Amelia S. | February 13, 2022 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Compassionate & Caring

Dempsey helped me resolve issues pertaining to my divorce and custody dispute of my two year old son, and by way of referring me to another attorney also helped me resolve debt / financial ailments. As a 25 y.o. (at the time) dealing with divorce, I initially was very embarrassed of my predicament h...owever I never once felt judged or dismissed by Dempsey. Additionally I had a hearing that was supposed to last 1.5-2 hours which, I kid you not, ended up lasting 9. I really appreciate that she was able to be present and attentive during that unexpected turn of events. Ultimately I was awarded exactly what I was petitioning for. I'm happy my son and I can now move forwards with our lives.

Posted by Elizabeth | December 21, 2020 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Highly recommend Dempsey Nash

My experience working with Dempsey Nash has been professional and therapeutic. Dempsey is extremely patient and kind as well as professional as she gathers pertinent information and works toward resolution. She works from an emotional and sensitive platform and really understands your pain and challe...nge in making difficult decisions. She understood that despite the incredible pain, fear, anxiety and abuse I was enduring, I was still very concerned and worried about my ex-partner and wanted to work with him despite the mental health issues he expressed. She was sensitive and worked to help me understand my options and bring me to reasonable and supportive conclusions. She takes time to listen to you and your story and create a plan that works for you. Working with Dempey provided and opportunity to explore my relationship from a perspective that included my empathetic emotional feelings but was also objective and fair. This is difficult to do when you have endured years of abuse and control by a mentally ill individual. Dempsey never condems and always listens. She is as much a psychological counselor as she is a legal guide. Working with Dempsey was as healing as working with my counselors and you will learn about yourself and what you have endured in addition to finding your strength through the process because of her compassionate and passionate style. I feel so very fortunate to have found Dempsey to work with during one of the most difficult times of my life. I highly recommend consulting with and working with Dempsey Nash. She is a unique blend of a compassionate, intelligent, caring and confident humility...a rare find in the legal world. Elizabeth

Posted by Pat | February 3, 2017 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

A Dedicated Advocate

I retained Ms. Nash for a contentious and difficult employment matter. Ms. Nash was a tireless and dedicated advocate for me and my issue. Ms. Nash was easy to get in contact with and quickly responded to every question. She gave direct, honest and accurate advice. Ms. Nash represents the highest sta...ndards of what an attorney should be. She truly cares about her clients and their issues. I can't recommend Ms. Nash enough.

Posted by Dan | December 16, 2015 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

You will not find better than Dempsey Nash

I recently experienced a highly contentious custody case involving young children . My former spouse selected a highly aggressive attorney that was willing to try every tactic to win custody , false accusations, unfounded motions, and intentionally increasing billable hours. Dempsey was sincere,... steady, tough and compassionate. I am grateful that she took my case and helped me win joint custody. This is an aweful experience, Dempsey made it less so.

Posted by Eric | December 11, 2015 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Divorce Assistance

Dempsey was extremely helpful in guiding me through a difficult divorce process. She was available when I needed her, and gave prudent advice on how to best move through the process. She thoroughly review my settlement agreement and adjusted the necessary language to protect me in the future.

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Dempsey D. Nash's Lawyer Endorsements

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Barbara Greene

Family lawyer | May 23

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Truly outstanding attorney. Well versed in adoption matters. Very efficient. Work is thorough and timely. Barbara Greene"

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Ralph Sapia

Family lawyer | Dec 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Dempsey was the Best Interest Attorney for a child who had been denied access to one of their parents for well over a year. This case was difficult and emotional case with some horrible facts. Dempsey conducted a thorough investigation there was no doubt to the judge that the child and the parent should be reunited. Ms. Nash’s attention to detail, her sense of compassion and knowledge of the law make endorsing her easy and a privilege."

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Experience

Rating:  9.0 (Superb)

Honors

2024

Cypert O. Whitfill Award, Harford County Office of Family Court Services

2024

Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers

2023

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2022

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2021

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2020

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2019

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2018

Certificate- Interdisciplinary Collaborative Training, Maryland Collaborative Practice Council

Work Experience

2016 - Present

Principal, Law Office of Dempsey Nash LLC

2013 - 2016

Associate, Turnbull, Nicholson & Sanders, PA

2011 - 2013

Law Clerk, Astrachan Gunst & Thomas, PC

2000 - 2010

Paralegal, Kramon & Graham, P.A.

Associations

2024 - Present

Harford Artists Association

Vice President

2019 - Present

Maryland Bar Foundation

Fellow

2017 - Present

Harford County Bar Association

2016 - Present

Baltimore Carroll County Chapter, Women's Bar Association of Maryland

2014 - Present

Baltimore County Bar Association

2013 - Present

Maryland State Bar Association

2012 - Present

American Bar Association

2020 - 2022

Collaborative Professionals of Baltimore

Vice President

2020 - 2021

LITT.org

Board Member

2018 - 2018

Women's Bar Association of Maryland

2016 - 2018

International Bar Association, Family Law Committee

2016 - 2019

International Bar Association, Art, Cultural Institutions and Heritage Law Committee

2013 - 2017

Lawyers Committee for Cultural Heritage Preservation

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Pulliam v. Pulliam (2015)

Affirmed, Court of Special Appeals

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Education

N/A

University of Maryland Francis King Carey School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

N/A

Notre Dame of Maryland University

BA

N/A

Tulane-Siena Institute for International Law and the Arts

summer program

Publications

2013

Maryland State Bar Association Contributor, Patent, Copyright, Trade Secret, Right of Publicity, Trademark Handbook for Maryland Business and Litigation Lawyers

2012

e-Workplace: Social Media, Privacy and Information Security Policies Contributing editor

Languages

English

Activity

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